ポン酢(ず)

ぽんず
noun
ponzu, citrus-based sauce
food
1. ponzu, citrus-based sauce
A tangy Japanese condiment made from citrus juice (typically yuzu, sudachi, or kabosu), rice vinegar, soy sauce, and often dashi. Used as a dipping sauce or dressing.
ポン酢(ず)で食(た)べる。
Eat it with ponzu.
鍋(なべ)にはポン酢(ず)が合(あ)う。
Ponzu goes well with hot pot.
大根(だいこん)おろしとポン酢(ず)をかけて焼(や)き魚(ざかな)を食(た)べるのが好(す)きだ。
I like eating grilled fish with grated daikon and ponzu.

Usage

A staple condiment in Japanese cuisine, especially for hot pot dishes (鍋(なべ)), 刺身(さしみ), grilled meat and fish, and salads. Often served in a small dish for dipping.

Common collocations

  • ポン酢(ず)で食(た)べる (eat with ponzu)
  • ポン酢(ず)をかける (pour ponzu over)
  • ポン酢(ず)につける (dip in ponzu)
  • ポン酢(ず)醤油(じょうゆ) (ponzu soy sauce)

Etymology

The ポン comes from the Dutch word "pons" (punch, a citrus drink). 酢(す) means vinegar, read as ず in this compound.

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